Tax is just one part of the cost of living picture. A couple percent state income tax difference isn't really a big deal with the feds take a much bigger cut b

Tax is just one part of the cost of living picture. A couple percent state income tax difference isn't really a big deal with the feds take a much bigger cut but when you consider the long tail of $6 gas, sin taxes on your smokes, tax on prepared food, government fees, etc, taxes can add up to a noteworthy fraction of said picture.